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Francesca Maria

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Francesca Maria is the award winning author of They Hide: Short Stories to Tell in the Dark. She is also the co-creator and writer of the Black Cat Chronicles comic book series featuring a mystical black cat. When not writing, Francesca is co-chair for the San Francisco Bay Area Horror Writers Association Chapter, helping to foster horror writers and the love of all things that go bump in the night. You can learn more about Francesca at francescamaria.com.

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Francesca Maria The closet doors rattle, again at the stroke of midnight. Tonight, they open on their own.
Francesca Maria Deadlines. They help me get over any kind of block I may have. My desire to finish a story in time for a submission call or for a publication is what …moreDeadlines. They help me get over any kind of block I may have. My desire to finish a story in time for a submission call or for a publication is what keeps me going up and over that 'block'. I find that taking a step back, going for a walk or doing something physical also helps. If I think about an issue or problem before bedtime, I'll often dream about a solution or a way out of a corner I'd written myself into. (less)
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Trapped in Glass

Looking at my reflection, trapped in glass, only hatred returns my gaze. My actions cursed me to this fate. A jealous heart, an ill executed plan, a dark moon and hubris were ample ingredients to leave a trail of ruin.

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